Growth Strategy and Economic Development

With a focus on the Niagara community, Growth Strategy and Economic Development:

• Collaborates with government partners
• Explores shared service opportunities
• Facilitates attainable housing options across Niagara
• Works to complete GO rail expansion to Niagara

Planning for growth to accommodate 694,000 people and 272,000 jobs by 2051, the department:

• Oversees the Niagara Official Plan
• Provides business support services
• Promotes Niagara on a global scale to attract new investments
• Provides urban design and landscape architecture support
• Addresses climate change
• Engages with Indigenous communities
• Manages corporate performance

Our growth prioritizes accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion for the Niagara community.